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Princess Elisabeth
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Princess Elisabeth

his ship was built in 1926-1927 .Le ship is baptized Princess Elizabeth in honor of the birth of the girl of king Georges V of England. He(it) is used at first in a very multi-purpose way, in particular to transport passengers along the south coast(rib) of England.. He(it) will also serve as ferry thanks to his(its) bridge(deck) renforc2. During the Second World War, in September, 1939, he(it) is requisitioned as minesweeper by Royal Navy because of his(its) low(weak) draft. His(her,its) front axle is then equipped with a 105 mm standard(cannon). Based to Southampton under the registration J 111, he(it) integrates(joins) the 10th flotilla of minesweepers of the patrol of Dover 2. In June, 1940, he(it) becomes famous by participating in the operation Dynamo during the evacuation of the pocket of Dunkirk, making
Oh gosh I do love reading your history journaling along with such wonderful photos. SHE (as all ships are female - I'm sure a male thought of that LOL!) looks like she came from the 1930's. Perfect touch with the compass.
 

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